The Jungle (junior high composition)

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All rights reserved. An original written when I was very young. (junior high)

The Jungle

The jungle became eerie as darkness fell. There was a Very heavy smell, which reminded me of cow manure in the countryside. The deeper I traveled into the jungle's depths, the stronger and worse it became. Inside my stomach, i experienced the feeling of a lump hitting the lining of my tummy. This discomfort increased. My fears increased. Now I wish I wouldn't have had this accident.

It all began when I was exploring the jungle depths from an airplane. Suddenly, the engines sputtered, I was out of oil. The plans was going down a mile a minute. I hit the ground and flames surrounded me. Determined to escape, I crawled out into the muddy soil. It felt like quicksand. I thought I was sinking. I started analyzing my plans for escape. I heard a roar behind me and I was on the run.

I began to follow footprints in the soil. I was traveling further and further into the jungle depths.

suddenly, the roars subsided and the jungle was quieted. I turned only to find myself staring into the large, white beady eyes.

Panicking i ran smack into a tree. Half-conscious and aware I ran into another tree.

I was doomed. Slowly, what appeared as hours it approached me. Spying a brush behind me, I attempted to dodge by diving into it. The animal became infuriated. It darted toward the brush. Escaping its furiosity, I rolled smack into the tree again.

When I became conscious, animals were enclosing in on me. They were going to eradicate me. I could now panic this was the time. It was my last chance.

I boldly jumped up trying to scare the animals away. Sweat was now streaming down my back. With tears in my eyes, I yelled an impotent scream. The animals didn't budge. I knew it was the end, the came closer and closer. I screamed. I tried to run. I fell over my foot. The animals snapped of my head. And now, I roam the jungle.

((the assignment was to use the spelling words, create a word and write a scary story...)

Funny how things turn around

Words are very powerful.  Translations and interpretations run rapid.  Have you ever experienced a pronunciation of a word that changed depending on where or with whom you spoke? 

Let's just take on example:  advertisement....how many pronunciations and meanings does it have?

How about vandalism=spray paint or signs and pictures=graffiti=graffiti art=street art=murals=commissioned works of art on a wall or side of a building=commissioned art around town?

What words have you seen change during the course of time?  Who comes to mind with each type?

Words and Art= Power and self-expression=create change.....

Thanks for your contributions to this discussion.

sy smith

Life is a Journey

 Life is a journey.  Treasure each and every moment.  Today while watching tv. I heard someone quote a boxer "Joe H" .  The quote said "I have been knocked down and out many times but the one that really matters is the fact that I got back up."  Now if I am correct that came from the show "V".  So get up!  

WoW!  What a revelation.  Which one matters for you getting knocked down or getting up and winning?

Original Poem (Intellectual property of Sy Smith)

                                        Dwellers of the Unknown City

Dwellers of the unknown city

hoping searching but lost in pity

to them the sky holds no limit

but reaching there only takes minutes.

Greed is the root to all evil

taught here in the uncivilized unknown city

by sysmith

For Pres. Nelson Mandela

Dear Pres. Mandela,

for all of your sacrifice, the world thanks you. For letting God use you to be a light and inspiration, He thanks you and we love you for the spirit to live and fight and to change what is wrong to make the world right. May your children who live in Africa and the children you have adopted throughout the world and who have adopted you as a Father always cherish you in their hearts. You have shown us all how to rise above and even change positions in life to make grand differences. Your strength and spirit is forever in my heart. May God's comfort and light surround you forever. 

With love sysmith

911

How do I reflect on this day? Well, should I view it as a day of somber or joy? Today is my mother's birthday and also the day that many individuals unknowingly gave their lives for the nation. Is it a day of grief or a day to see who are the real heroes?

I will call it a day to celebrate the life and times of our heroes. Little did they know that they would play a great role in our lives. My parents and those of 911.

First, let me thank God for my best friend and the carrier of my life, the ultimate heroine, my mother. She is so special to me. I am most honored to have her. I believe the totality of my happiness lies in the fact that she was chosen to be my mother and no one else. I can never repay her for deciding to continue and carry me to full term and deliver me into this world. She has guided me and taught me in the right way and I thank her for it. In all honesty there is no word to express how I feel. May you continue to have the most blessed and wonderful birthdays ever.

Now, let's turn to the day the US calls 9/11. To the families, we cannot fully appreciate the depths of sorrow or tragedy you feel. As many of the incidents including flight calls (which I may not agree with) are replied over the airwaves, we pray that God comforts your hearts and heal them in a greater capacity than you feel. Your loved ones are our heroes. Our nation is endebted to them. And even though each year when 9/11 is discussed and opens up new wounds for you, we thank you for letting us share those moments with you.

It's Been Awhile

Hello,

It's been awhile. One of the greatest things that has happened is that our lives have been enriched as the last year has passed. Let's go on a journey.

Are we wealthier this year? No, I am not necessarily speaking about money.
But affluence in love, character, family, friends, ethics, values, spiritual awareness, etc....

Think about it. In what position were you last year? How does that compare?
Where were you last year at this time? Are you in the same place? (multiple meanings)
Have you made new friends? Are you making the same decisions in the same way or have you changed and become better?

Enough....just a little nibble.........

Until next time.....Enrich yourself.

sysmith